Rehab Therapy Tech

Encompass Health Corporation; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I to support rehabilitation therapists and provide high-quality patient care. You will help set up equipment, maintain safety, and work closely with nurses and therapists to ensure smooth patient care flows.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to patient schedules. This position is ideal for those pursuing a hands-on career in inpatient rehabilitation settings.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred (unless hospital policy requires otherwise).
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Has completed elements required for clinical ladder Rehab Tech I or equivalent training in school or on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists' daily patient care and therapy activities.
• Facilitate effective communication with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain patient safety and deliver patient-centered treatment.
• Prepare and transport patients according to the patient schedule.
• Communicate with therapists on outcomes/observations of patient care activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rehabilitation Therapy Technician Career Opportunity

Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Care First

Are you in search of a career close to home and heart? Join Encompass Health, where we foster a supportiveenvironmentpromotingemployeegrowthandameaningfulimpactonpatientrehabilitation. As a Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I, you'll play an integral role in supporting rehabilitation therapists and delivering exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include setting up equipment, maintaining a safe working environment, and collaborating closely with therapists and nurses. Embrace a fulfilling career where compassionate care aligns with your professional aspirations.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Workingwithusmeansaligningwitharapidlygrowingnationalinpatientrehabilitationleader.Wetake pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

AtEncompassHealth,wearecommittedtocreatingasupportive,inclusive,andcaringenvironment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordablemedical,dental,andvisionplansforbothfull-timeandpart-timeemployeesand their families.
• Generouspaidtimeoffthataccruesover time.
• Opportunitiesfortuitionreimbursementandcontinuous education.
• Company-matching401(k)andemployeestockpurchase plans.
• Flexiblespendingandhealthsavings accounts.
• Avibrantcommunityofindividualspassionateabouttheworktheydo!

Be the Rehab Therapy Tech you wanted to be

• Supporttherapists'dailypatientcareandtherapy activities.
• Facilitateeffectivecommunicationwithpatients,families,and caregivers.
• Collaboratewiththehealthcareteamtomaintainpatientsafetyanddeliverpatient-centered treatment.
• Prepareandtransportpatientsaccordingtothepatient schedule.
• Communicatetotherapistsonoutcomes/observationsofpatientcare activities.

Qualifications

• License/Certification:CPRcertificationpreferred(unlesshospitalpolicyrequires otherwise).
• Education:HighSchoolDiplomaorequivalent preferred.
• HascompletedelementsrequiredforclinicalladderRehabTechIorequivalenttrainingin school or on-the-job training.